Top 10 Pasta Dies by Pastidea – Summer

Pastidea proudly presents its Top 10 pasta dies for Summer, a selection inspired by the tastes of our customers and the fresh, vibrant, and creative flavors of the summer season:

1️⃣ Risone – The perfect die for making alternative “rice-style” pasta salads: fresh, colorful, and endlessly customizable.

2️⃣ Fusilli (all sizes) – Ideal with seasonal vegetables or as a base for delicious cold pasta dishes. A true Italian summer must-have.

3️⃣ Farfalle – A light, playful, and fun shape, perfect for fresh and creative dishes loved by both adults and kids.

4️⃣ Busiata – A Mediterranean classic, pairs wonderfully with pesto, seafood, cherry tomatoes, and summer herbs.

5️⃣ Chitarra – Excellent for seafood-based first courses: clams, mussels, or crustaceans. Holds sauces beautifully and cooks to perfection.

6️⃣ Margherita – A summer flower on your plate: scenic, creative, and ideal for surprising your guests with a unique yet versatile shape.

7️⃣ Grissini – Crunchy and irresistible, perfect on their own or served with cold cuts, dips, or cheeses for a summer appetizer.

8️⃣ Udon/Pici – A trendy format that brings a touch of oriental cuisine to Italian tradition. Great for fusion dishes, veggies, or chilled broths.

9️⃣ Casarecce – Rustic and embracing, perfect for sauces with eggplants, cherry tomatoes, basil, and salted ricotta.

🔟 Maccherone – The most traditional format, ideal for light baked pasta dishes or simple meals with fresh tomato and basil.